Bank Branch Density Statistics in Gambia (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank branch density in the Gambia was 5.7 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 5.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 5.7 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Gambia ranks #13 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #130 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 5.7 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in the Gambia as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −2.1% (2023)
- Down from 5.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 5.7 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +4.9% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 5.7 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 2.3 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 5.7 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2010)
- 6.9 per 100,000 adults (2010)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 5.7 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #13 of 42 (2023)
- The Gambia ranks 13 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #130 of 172 (2023)
- The Gambia ranks 130 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 6.4 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- The Gambia (5.7 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 6.4 per 100,000 adults across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 5.3 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -2.2%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 5.6 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Branches excluding headquarters, commercial banks (number) (2024)
- 81 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in the Gambia (2024)
- 49.5% (2024)
- 49.5% of the population in the Gambia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.8 million (2024)
- The Gambia had a population of 2.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.7 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 5.8 | −1.0% |
| 2021 | 5.9 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 6 | −3.2% |
| 2019 | 6.2 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | 6.4 | −4.2% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | −0.8% |
| 2016 | 6.7 | −1.9% |
| 2015 | 6.8 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 6.7 | −0.7% |
| 2013 | 6.8 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 6.7 | −0.5% |
| 2011 | 6.7 | −3.1% |
| 2010 | 6.9 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 6.4 | +23.5% |
| 2008 | 5.2 | +26.8% |
| 2007 | 4.1 | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 3.2 | +26.6% |
| 2005 | 2.6 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 2.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in the Gambia?
Commercial bank branch density in the Gambia stood at 5.7 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
When did bank branch density in the Gambia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 6.9 per 100,000 adults in 2010; the latest (2023) value is 5.7 per 100,000 adults.
How recent is the bank branch density data for the Gambia?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for the Gambia.
Where does the bank branch density data for the Gambia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for the Gambia is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRCH.P5, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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